Samaritan Foundation
Accepts applications
Samaritan Foundation is a private foundation in Haviland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.2 million in 155 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.2 million
- Number of grants155
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$25.6 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5.3 million the year before.
64% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.9 million | 107 | $22.5 million |
| 2024 | $5.3 million | 123 | $25.6 million |
| 2025 | $5.2 million | 155 | $25.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Todd Craig Stoller PO Box 97, Haviland, OH 45851 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (419) 622-4611 |
What Samaritan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 78 | $2.1 million |
| Indiana | 26 | $1.1 million |
| Kentucky | 2 | $722,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $310,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $212,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $167,500 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $120,000 |
| Michigan | 5 | $113,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $100,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life Wise | Charity | $1.0 million |
| Galilean Home Ministries Inc | Charity | $720,000 |
| The Rescue Mission | Charity | $700,000 |
| Life Song for Orpahns | Ukraine | $275,000 |
| Apostolic Christian - Latty | Harvest call | $150,000 |
| Prison Fellowchip | Charity | $150,000 |
| Cherry Street Mission Ministries | Charity | $105,000 |
| Apostolic Christian Alms Fund - Lat | Charity | $100,000 |
| Ashes to Glory Foundation | Charity | $100,000 |
| Christian Aid Ministries | Charity | $100,000 |
| Filter of Hope | Charity | $100,000 |
| Loving Shepard Ministries | Charity | $100,000 |
| New Mercies Ministries Inc | Empower restoration campaign | $100,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Charity | $100,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit | Charity | $100,000 |
| Individual | Medical expenses | $57,600 |
| Freedom Encounter | Charity | $50,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank-Florida | Charity | $50,000 |
| Operation Rebirth | Charity | $50,000 |
| Become A Part of the Solution(bps) | Charity | $30,000 |
| Paulding County Area Foundation | Reclaimed living | $30,000 |
| Apostolic Christian - Latty | Gideons bible dist | $25,000 |
| Apostolic Christian Lifepoints | Charity | $25,000 |
| Christian Aid Ministries | Charity (ukraine war rebuilding) | $25,000 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank | Charity | $25,000 |
| Loving Shepard Ministries | Haiti project | $25,000 |
| Refuge for Women | Charity | $25,000 |
| Sarasota Christian School | Scs capital campaign | $25,000 |
| United Way of Paulding County | Charity | $25,000 |
| West Ohio Food Bank | Charity | $21,000 |
| Apostolic Christian - Latty | Ac lifepoints | $20,000 |
| Apostolic Christian Alms Fund - Jun | Charity | $20,000 |
| Mustard Seed Furniture Bank | Charity | $20,000 |
| Pinecraft Community Center | Pinecraft community building | $20,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Hurricane relief | $20,000 |
| The Humanity Alliance | Charity | $20,000 |
| Woodburn Christian Childrens Home | Charity | $20,000 |
| Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless | Charity | $15,000 |
| Kyle and Raquel Miller | Medical expenses | $10,000 |
| Adriel | Charity | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Craig Stoller
- Todd Stoller
- Holly Blume
Questions people ask
Does Samaritan Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Samaritan Foundation give?
$5.2 million in tax year 2025, across 155 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Samaritan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Craig Stoller (President), Todd Stoller (Vice Preside) and Holly Blume (Sec - Treas).
What does Samaritan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and international.